Lospen
Lospen, the capital of Highend, is a massive city surrounded by water. The entire city sits at the mouth of the Phoenix River, spilling into Lake Redemptio. Waterfalls fill the air with mist at the main entrance: Pheonix River narrows into a raised canal which flows through 24 feet tall golden gates. The only way to enter is by a small boat, such a canoe or gondola. In fact, a small gondola dock sits just south of the city along the western side, at the edge of Myrin Fields. Many travelers pass through the fields and catch a gondola ride into the city. Others, board small row boats at the coastline and go up along the whole river to arrive at the wondrous and spectacular city. A walking bridge also enters the city from the eastern side, which connects to Luthais Forest. A small, overgrown dirt path
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continues through the forest to reach the city of Anduin, Lospen is epitome of restoration. It bleeds a renewed, reinvigorating atmosphere that often causes people to look inward. The city's motto is regenerate, rejoice and be reborn to prosper.
Most of the city is connected by the small canal which weaves throughout and spills over into the river. Gondolas or canoes are the most common ways of transportation. There are small stone boardwalks that follow the river and lead up stairways that bridge over and under the water, but everything follows an easy flow which adds to the relaxing ambiance. The King's castle, known as The High Fortress, is located at the nothside of the city, overlooking Lake Redemptio. The castle is coated with intricate details made of pure gold and silver, over a white and neutral base.
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Melalora
Melalora sits high among the treetops, with its tree houses connected by rope bridges intertwined like cobwebs among the branches and leaves. From the ground you wouldn't even know such a city lives and flourishes just above your head. There are climbing ropes as well as roped ladders hidden down the tree trunks that take you into the city, however most enter from one of the four spiraling staircases that travel up and around the trees. These staircases coated in vines, almost blending in with the environment if it weren't for the orange lanterns that line the railings. A small wooden, octagon guards post usually sits about 10-20 feet up along the way. Each staircase brings you to one of the four corners of the city.
Each quadrant of the city is its own district. The top left is known as Sanguine. The top right is referred to as Plegma. The bottom left is Choleric. The bottom right is called Melancholic.
Each quadrant of the city is its own district. The top left is known as Sanguine. The top right is referred to as Plegma. The bottom left is Choleric. The bottom right is called Melancholic.